Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
Preparing for the Arrival of Japanese Tsunami Debris on our Shorelines
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans As coastal Washington anticipates the arrival of debris pulled out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami, many questions and concerns have arisen in the minds of
Orcas Island Golf Course Hosts Potluck Social & Scramble
Sunday, June 3 Demo/Fitting Day 10 - 2, Scramble at 3, Potluck Social at 5:30 p.m. By Justin Taylor A Callaway Fitting Rep will be on island at the Golf Course driving range, showing off
Lily Shares Ice Cream with the Kids
By Madie Murray Community Journalist During the months of June, July and August, Lily, An Island Gathering Place located beneath Allium where gourmet ice cream is served, will be donating a portion of
Solid Waste Subcommittee To Hold Special Meeting
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council Solid Waste Subcommittee will conduct a Special Meeting on, Wednesday, May 30,2012 in the Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second Street,
Education Foundation Parties as it Fundraises
By Margie Doyle The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) pulled out all the stops in its annual "Food for Thought" fundraiser on Saturday, May 26. It was assisted by many, whom OIEF President
Ramble on Orkila’s Beach at Lowest Tide
From Learner Limbach Food Masters will offer a Seaweed Harvesting Workshop on Tuesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m., taught by local seaweed expert Ryan Drum. The class will be held at the Camp
Oil in Eden: The Threat to Nearby Wilderness
Tuesday, May 29 at 7 pm at Eastsound Fire Hall) Stunning slides, and the first-hand narrative of eco-sailing adventure leader Dave Lutz provide a unique insight into a magical wilderness world of pristine,
Winners All at Kaleidoscope Pet Parade
By Margie Doyle The warmest, certainly the furriest, parade in Orcas Island's parade-filled calendar is the annual Kaleidoscope Pet Parade, held today under bright skies. Almost as many spectators as parade entrants
The Homestead Tour Serves Up History and “How-to” along with Beauty
June 23 and 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Sue Lewis The Orcas Island Garden Club has raised the bar for this year’s garden tour by including lectures on island history and
Rainwater Catchment Will Reduce Watering Costs at School Garden
A rainwater catchment system for the expanded school garden which would be located next to the Orcas Island School District Office building was proposed to the school board by Madie Murray of Farm to Cafeteria, and was unanimously
Lots of Low-tide Days Call to Community Scientists
From the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Coming up: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (IMHO) Field Research Days, Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of
This Weekend: the Infinite Variety of Orcas Events
Friday, May 25 Spring Shredding Event from Noon – 4 pm @ Islanders Bank Parking Lot. Paper documents will be destroyed for FREE. Watch as it is shredded live by our secure vendor CINTAS. Sponsored
Guest Column: OPALCO Reviews Goals of Broadband Initiative
By Foster Hildreth, Assistant General Manager Orcas Power & Light Cooperative We want to thank everyone who attended the five community forums we recently held in partnership with the San Juan County Economic Development Council
Orcas’ Marta Branch and Michael Budnick Among Good Stewards Receiving Recognition in County
Sunday, May 27 from 12-3 p.m. at the Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Six islanders and one local group have received awards for their
The Joy of Student Art — a Highlight of OIEF’s “Picnic and Barbeque by the Sea”
By Madie Murray When kids are left to their imagination -- nudged by a little help from a professional -- some of the most delightful creations occur. “Party Birds by the Sea” created
